Comparison

DDS vs BEAM Diamonds

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

DDS

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Direct Diamond Solutions (DDS) is a leading global producer of high-value diamonds, with over 30 years of experience in the diamond industry. DDS is one of Israel’s leading manufacturers and exporters of diamonds. From our offices in Tel-Aviv, we specialize in producing and supplying the finest cut diamonds from 1 ct. – 50 ct in all shapes, quality, and colors, along with Fancy Color Diamonds and pairs in different shapes and sizes. We are active in The United States, Europe, and the Far East.

About

BEAM Diamonds

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Our team has over 75 years of combined experience working with both natural and Lab-created diamonds. Working extensively with retailers in the jewellery industry, we know both the challenges and solutions that are important to them. Our approach is highly collaborative, and we will work together with you to deliver on your needs. We elevate every diamond with the quality of our service. From selecting, to ordering, to delivery, our team of experts is here to find the perfect diamond for any piece

Screenshots

DDS4 screens

BEAM Diamonds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BEAM Diamonds at every 11 days against DDS's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DDS ships an update every 2 months, BEAM Diamonds every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

DDS versus BEAM Diamonds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	DDS	BEAM Diamonds
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 11 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	47 MB	45 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Direct Diamond Solution Ltd	Diamond Beam LLC

In-app purchases

None

DDS

No in-app purchases

None

BEAM Diamonds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DDS free?

DDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is BEAM Diamonds free?

BEAM Diamonds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do DDS or BEAM Diamonds have ads?

Neither DDS nor BEAM Diamonds shows ads.

Which is updated more often, DDS or BEAM Diamonds?

DDS ships an update every 2 months, and BEAM Diamonds every 11 days. Most recently, DDS was updated on September 19, 2026 and BEAM Diamonds on May 18, 2026.